Sara Bertschinger Wins Minnesota House District 20B Seat

PINE ISLAND, Minn. - Nov. 4, 2026 - Sara Bertschinger of Pine Island has won election to the Minnesota House of Representatives in District 20B. "I am so grateful to every voter, volunteer, …

K-W Noble Knights of the Week for October 29, 2026

Front Row: Mabel Mlinar KG Mrs. Cheryl Dahl Grayson Peterson KG Mrs. Mandi Kyllo-Lunde Margaret Hagedorn Gr. 1 Mrs. Katie Benbrooks Leon Reinardy Gr. 2 Mrs. Tanya Short Mabel Eggert …

Thoresons Receive Sesquicentennial Farm Award

The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Century and Sesquicentennial Farm Programs recognize Minnesota families who have owned and operated their farms for at least 100 or 150 years. To date, …

Get your tickets for "Little Women"!

Our December show is "Little Women" adapted by Marisha Chamberlain, directed by Kami Sim. The show runs December 4-20: Shows will start at 7 pm on Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, & 18. Shows will start at 2 …
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Growing up in rural Minnesota fall always brought around many a man’s favorite time of the year. Hunting season. November usually brought around my lest favorite time of the year as a child. …
For most of human history, people didn't have to think much about staying healthy. Good health was simply a byproduct of how they lived. Our ancestors ate nutrient-dense whole foods, moved their …
The month of gratitude, the beauty of the changing seasons, and the reminder to appreciate the little things in life. The time when slowing down doesn’t mean just sitting back and relaxing but …
Obituaries
Maurice Charles "Brownie" Goodman
Maurice Charles "Brownie" Goodman, age 88, of Wanamingo, passed away Thursday, October 29th, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Methodist Hospital in Rochester after a long complicated …
John Henry Buck, Jr.
John Henry Buck, Jr., age 88, of Zumbrota, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 22, 1938 to John and Rosalie (Puppe) Buck. He was …
Lois Geneva Estrem
Lois Geneva Estrem, 82, of Kenyon, died on Monday, October 5, 2026, at her home. She was born December 7, 1943, in rural Sogn, Minnesota, to Everett and Gladys (Esterby) Hommedahl. She grew up …
Cathie Jo Spaulding
Cathie Jo Spaulding, age 66, of Faribault, Minnesota, passed away on September 29, 2026. Cathie was born on February 26, 1960, in River Falls, Wisconsin, to Milburn “Red” and Marlys Jackson. …
Rosella LaVerne Rodde Overby Strandemo
Rosella LaVerne Rodde Overby Strandemo, 99, of Kenyon, died peacefully with her children at her side on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at her residence. Rosella was born to Alfred and Marie …
Community
Effective immediately, the Minnesota Department of Health Office of Vital Records (OVR) no longer approves the issuing of certified birth or death certificates to great-grandparents and …
Saturday, November 7 from 9am-1pm Open to the public! Boasting festive Christmas Market vibes nestled in a quaint small town setting. Peruse indoor and outdoor talented creators, bakers, …
An annual tradition continues this year the Saturday before Thanksgiving, November 21st. New this year will be a time change to 5 PM at Dennison City Hall. Funds raised during the event will …
Community
Agritourism Exchange Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 1:00–5:00 p.m. | Keepsake Cidery | $20/person Join Minnesota's annual gathering of agritourism operators and the organizations that support them. …
They are the water aerobics gals at the Wanamingo Pool. These women and several more come often to the pool. They hail from Wanamingo as well as Goodhue, Zumbrota and out in the country. Plese think …
State Horse Show Results Congratulations to our horse participants who competed at the State Horse Show September 18th-21st. Charli Gjemse (Zumbrota) competed in Barrels, Jumping Figure 8 and Key …
Web extras
Washington Is Starting to Name the Middle-Income Renter, Without Yet Funding the Fix
A new federal housing effort has directed the Government Accountability Office to study a formal income definition for the middle class, roughly 80 to 120 percent of area median income, and to …
In South Denver, Colorado, Temporary Rate Buydowns Are Expiring – and the Safety Net Isn’t There
The 2-1 buydown was supposed to be a bridge. Buyers who locked in mortgages two to three years ago at rates near 7% used the program to ease into ownership, paying two percentage points less in year …
In Palm Beach County, Single-Family Homes and Condos Are Now Separate Markets
The question heard most often in Palm Beach County this year is whether the housing market is crashing. The numbers point somewhere else: two markets operating in the same zip codes, moving at …
In Austin, Texas, Tech Layoffs Are Reshaping Who Buys and What Sells
Austin’s residential real estate market has long been associated with tech-driven demand. But in 2026, the buyer pool powering the city’s housing activity looks different than it did even two …
Two Careers and Two Commutes Shape Where Buyers Live in Washington, D.C.
Deciding where to live in Washington, D.C. usually comes down to three things: where each adult in the household works, how they will commute, and what kind of life they want outside work. Because …